Blind rivets offer a convenient fastening solution for aerospace parts. Like all rivets, they are designed to permanently secure multiple objects together. They are mechanical fasteners that, when installed, hold objects together. Blind rivets, however, only require access to one … Continue reading
Do you know the difference between Visual Flight Rules (VFR) and Instrument Flight Rules (IFR)? In the past, pilots often relied on VFR. Thanks to modern advancements in aviation, however, many pilots now use IFR. For a better understanding of … Continue reading
When researching aviation terms, you may encounter payload. It plays an important role in the safety, fuel efficiency and performance of modern airplanes. Regardless of size, all airplanes have a payload. Pilots and engineers must closely monitor the airplane’s payload … Continue reading
The advent of the autothrottle has transformed the aviation industry. It allows pilots to easily fine-tune the airplane’s engine power so that they can focus on other in-flight tasks. Prior to its invention, pilots relied on more complex and laborious … Continue reading
Winglets are a common feature of commercial airliners. Most commercial airliners don’t have straight wings. If you’ve ever looked out the window while flying, you may recall seeing the tips of the wings curving upward. Known as winglets, these curved … Continue reading
Light-emitting diode (LED) is known for being energy efficient. According to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), LED bulbs are approximately 90% more efficient than traditional filament-based incandescent bulbs. With their energy-efficient properties, LED bulbs are a popular choice for … Continue reading
Ever wonder how oxygen masks work on airplanes? Before takeoff, flight attendants will typically show passengers where the oxygen masks are located and demonstrate how to use them. Because they are designed strictly for emergencies, however, most passengers never actually … Continue reading
From construction and agriculture automotive and aerospace, washers play an important role in many different industries. They are used in conjunction with a threaded fastener. Placing a threaded fastener through a washer will help to distribute its load across a … Continue reading
When researching propeller-driven aircraft, you may come across the term “counter-rotating.” It’s used to describe the directional movement of an aircraft’s propellers. Like all propellers, counter-rotating propellers convert rotary motion into thrust. Engines generate rotary motion that turns the propellers, … Continue reading